Copper Metal Kills Viruses on Contact
One of the major ways we get sick is we touch surfaces out in the world, many made of metal or plastic.
Thai Officials Worry About Child Doll Superstition
Life-size dolls believed to possess the spirits of child angels have become popular in recent months.
Chinese Miners Rescued After 36 Days
Four miners were rescued in eastern China afterspending 36 days underground, reported the country’s state-run news agency.
Officials Say They Failed Women in Cologne Attacks
Police, government officials and journalists say they failed the women attacked in Cologne, Germany on New Year’s Eve.
Thailand Reports Second MERS Case
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry says the country has a second case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS.
Urgent Call to Stop the Spread of Zika Virus
U.S. President Barack Obama has called for immediate development of tests, vaccines and treatments for the Zika virus.
The Future of Bitcoins
Bitcoin is a digital currency used by terrorists and drug dealers, as well as major companies like Microsoft and Overstock.com.
Buttons Are Art at New York City Gallery
Peter “Souleo” Wright organized “The Button Show,” at Rush Arts Gallery in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.
The Rising Cost of College Tuition
Congressional Research Services reports that over the past 25 years, college fees rose almost 2 percent faster than inflation every year.
Is There a Ninth Planet in Our Solar System?
Scientists said they have found evidence of a giant planet far out in our solar system.